I took this course as a way to have a backup plan after recently moving back to the Baltimore/DC…read morearea. The instructor clearly knows what he's talking about and is more than happy to facilitate actual learning instead of just talking at you for two weeks. That said, the place lacks A LOT of polish you'd expect to get for the $400ish price tag. Only one of the sinks in the school actually works and the handles run into the bottom of the bar when you try to turn the water on. Bottles and other resources are often not filled or prepared before students arrive, meaning the materials needed to practice are often low or not available as students actually find themselves in need of them. The practice sour mix was made with pinesol, which was just revolting to work with, and it's in a lot of the drinks you'll learn. The textbook has spelling and formatting issues on just about every other page & the instructor has you correcting recipes at the back of the book by hand every single class period, and the "job placement service" is just a private Instagram where he takes screen captures from bars and restaurants around the Baltimore area and re-posts them. Marcus couldn't even print the certificates of completion for my class without there being a noticeable skew to the text. Everything just smacks of not really caring about presentation, which is ironic given the kind of work it's supposed to be preparing you for. I've got an interview later this week for a bar tending position, so we'll see if this actually helps, but in my opinion, this program walks the line between being a scam and not. I took a class like this before when I was living out of state, and I have friends that took the MD bar tending academy class when it was still in business, so I have some experience with what this sort of program should be offering. This isn't bad, but it's just a far cry from what it could, and arguably should, be. Also, Marcus desperately needs to brush his teeth, drink more water, and maybe pop a couple of altoids.

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This place is amazing! The instructors are so knowledgeable, make the lessons memorable and…read moreengaging and you can tell they genuinely love what they do. I took the 2 week course and, while it is a lot of information to learn, the environment is set up for you to succeed and learn! Not only do you get lessons from world class instructors, but you are able to practice at a simulated bar! The bar set up is amazing and makes you feel so confident going into a real life bar situation. You get hands on practice which is so crucial to learning the drinks. I'd recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

Thank you Joe & Jonathan for the most intense and rewarding week of summer 2025. I signed up for…read morethe course with limited knowledge about liquor, liqueurs, and mixers and making crafted cocktails, margaritas, martinis, and drinks. I can confidently say I am an official certified mixologist because of Professional Bartender School's curriculum and their staff. They go above and beyond to make certain your hard earned money was well spent when you successfully complete the course.

I attended and enrolled in the Maryland Bartending School back in July and I must say that in the…read moretwo week course I've learned more then I could have anywhere else. The instructors are thorough and provide daily drills and lessons to prepare you to work at any professional establishment. 5 Stars

Professional, friendly and fun staff!!! Semaj is an awesome instructor, who made the material fun…read moreto learn!!!

I've hired Mixin Mimi Mixology and M3events for all of our PRocon events over the last 3.5 years,…read moreand I have never worked with a better bartending and events company. From being available in short notice and delivering exceptional customer service as always to going the extra mile to speak to our beverage sponsor to understand his needs, I am truly grateful for this team! They completely brand your bar and menu, have the most beautiful garnishes, the drinks are always delicious, they develop content to expand your event's reach, and they come ready to SERVE your audience! Unless they are ever unavailable, I have no need to look for another bartending service in the DMV!

We hired Mixin' Mimi for a Fundraiser with an open bar. In the past we had only hired bartenders…read morebut brought our own alcohol. This year I didn't want to deal with running out of things, bringing ice, etc. I will say we had a BIT of a responsiveness issue in the beginning trying to engage with them, but once we got Mimi on the phone, she was just fantastic. I LOVED the staff that was sent to run our event. All three were fun, professional, hardworking and made some great drinks! We did run out of wine with about an hour left to the event (and we only had beer and wine and two signature cocktails) which was super disappointing, but we made the best of it. I would 100% hire them again, especially if we got the same bartenders and they brought extra wine! The signature cocktails and mocktails they put together were fantastic. Mimi won't let you down!

If you are looking for a way to break the boring cycle of dinner and a movie, The Murder Mystery…read moreCompany (TMMC), is the way to go. My Line Sisters and I wanted to come up with a unique way to celebrate our anniversary. We had done the usual dinner and movie, sip & paint, wine tastings, and restaurant hopping. To commemorate this year, we decided to go with TMMC and it was the best choice we could have made. We booked a private event with them. We had the opportunity to select our mystery based on the number of participants. We opted to do a one actor mystery centering around a masquerade ball. The actor arrived early to our private venue with such a fun and positive attitude. He took the time to understand our dynamics which was helpful in designating who would play which roles. We were provided props that included costumes and information about the role we were chosen to play. Please note, we are a chatty, free spirited group of ladies that love to fellowship. The actor managed to go with the flow and keep us somewhat focused and on mission...which was to solve the murder. We had a five-star good time. We all left with plans to do it again. If you want to do something outside the box with a get together of friends, colleagues, or family, I highly recommend TMMC. I wish I could show pics of the fun we had. Happy murder solving!

I planned one of these for my friends, we have been talking about doing it for years, but we didn't…read morewant to set it up ourselves. We have a mix of personalities in the group and they had a great middle ground for the content so everyone had a good time. We did the masquerade one and thought it was so fun. This was definitely a great way to elevate our normal game night!!

Nothing says girls' night out like great cocktails, delicious seafood, and lots of laughter, and…read moreBlueStone checked every box. During my recent trip back to Baltimore, my friends and I made reservations for four on a Saturday night. I'll admit, I was convinced my GPS had failed me when it led me into a business park. Just when I was ready to question my phone's navigation , BlueStone appeared like a hidden gem. The restaurant was large and looked upscale from the outside with plenty of free parking, making the first impression even better. We were seated immediately, and the hostess greeted us with a genuine smile that made us feel right at home. The ambiance is warm and inviting with a perfect blend of casual elegance. There are several dining spaces throughout the restaurant, including private rooms that would be ideal for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, or other special occasions. Our server was attentive without hovering and gave us plenty of time to enjoy our evening. We kicked things off with cocktails, including a French 75, White Cosmo, and Blackberry Bandit. Every drink was expertly crafted, but the French 75 was the undeniable star of the night, I enjoyed it so much I ordered a second. When it came to dinner, my friends all chose the crab cake entrée and they all enjoyed their food ( they are locals), proving that Bluestone knows exactly what they are doing when it comes to a well made crab cake. I ordered the Ocean & Gulf entrée. My dish included a jumbo lump crab cake, deep-sea scallops, and Gulf shrimp served over forbidden black rice with sautéed vegetables in a honey garlic beurre blanc. Every component was cooked perfectly, and the flavors blended together so well that each bite felt like a little celebration. It was one of those meals where the conversation pauses because everyone is too busy enjoying the food. As if dinner wasn't enough, we finished with Taharka Brothers Honey Graham and Vanilla Bean ice cream. It was creamy, rich, and the perfect ending to an already fantastic meal. BlueStone exceeded my expectations from the moment I pulled into the parking lot until the last spoonful of dessert. Great service, good prices, decent portions and expertly prepared food and cocktails. Definitely an atmosphere that's perfect for everything from date night, a family celebration, to a girls' night out. This has officially earned a spot on my list of must visit restaurants every time I come back to Baltimore.

Sunday 5pm Fathers Day…read more Server : Jake We were on our way to Hampden for ice cream but missed our exit and landed in Timonium. The first place that came to mind was Bluestone. It was busy because of the holiday but Bluestone has a lot of seating. I asked the 3 girls at the front for a table with good lighting. The hostess didn't hesitate and we were seated immediately. There was a Fathers Day special of 2 separate entrees . Our Server Jake told us the Steak was sold out . That's pretty good for them. Sounds like I should try the steak another day if they have it. I wanted a small plate and Jake gave me 3 recommendations: BANG bang shrimp, mini crab cakes, & Crab Spinach dip. I ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp and the beet salad. This was another "live in the moment" dinner for me. I am deciding to be more deliberate about enjoying my food and not taking as many pics. Everyone on Yelp has the same pics of the same food. The beet salad was so good. Very appealing plate. The Bang Bang Shrimp were swimming in sauce but still tasty. I really wanted to try a new red wine Jake recommendations were : JEZEBEL & Alta Pavina. I chose the Alta Pavina (a high alcohol content you may only need 1). I wasn't feeling like a Jezebel on Sunday and decided to wait for a Friday night for that red wine.

I used Barsphere agency to provide and serve alcohol. Ernest is the owner and point of contact. All…read moreshoppers BEWARE! Long story short: we paid for open bar but 2 hours into service, all liquor ran out. And my bride was not served her drink of choice on our special day. The next day, I called Ernest and he was highly unprofessional, defensive and unwilling to work with me nor listen to my complaints. Our conversation was ended with the following response : "This is something we can battle out in court if you'd like." If you want to hear more of this horrifying experience, I would be obliged to share my terrible experience. The last thing I want is for someone else's bride to experience what mine did.

I employed the services of BarSphere for my comedy show last weekend w/Silly Girl Entertainment…read more Ernest was great from the first call!! He knew what was needed and when to ensure proper licensing for our DC event. He has a great attitude/energy, he's very knowledgeable of what he does, he's great at communicating and keeping me informed of any necessary information, and he's timely and professional. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better bartending service. We will be using BarSphere for our next comedy show.

Very Unprofessional. Would not recommend The owner was extremely rude and guest were not pleased…read morewith service.

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